Sir Ken Robinson has authored many books concerning education, was knighted for his contribution towards education, has a PhD, and in 1998 he chaired the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.
Identify the issue and describe its context. Why is it important? Why should we care?
Robinson discuses his opinions on today's educational system, one that undermines creativity rather than nurturing it. He believes that schools today fail to recognize the diverse talents of brilliant people. This is important because the knowledge we feed children for the future will dictate what will happen in the future.
What philosophy or worldview informs and supports the presenter?
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
?-->The capabilities the young mind posses; studies showing the imagination/possibilities young children have (?)
How does the issue connect to your education and experience?
A hierarchy exists in all educational systems. Math and science come first. The humanities follow and at the bottom are the arts. People end up giving up what the have passion for in exchange for careers and education in fields more benificial to the "future" - one that we are inevitably going to end up killing the way we choose what fundamental principles to pass on to the next generations.
What statistic, anecdote, and/or image do you find most compelling? Why?
- Mosquitos: the flourishing of others comes from the destruction of man - what really has our education come to?
- Picaso quote: ingenuity and vast capability of man; "all men are born artists"
- Royale Ballet Dancer: creativity - see things in a different light
What does this video make you wonder about?
This video makes me wonder what talent has been wasted because schools consentrate on less creative subjects.
How does the video inspire you? How does it make you think about your plans for the future?
This video keeps me open-minded. There are many kinds of smart and academics aren't the sole basis for intelligence.
How could the information from this video lead to making the world a better place?
When minds are clear and priorities are set straight, decisions and actions altogether become easier to accomplish. It could also make the world more diverse and we could find create dolutions to many problems we are facing.
What one thing could you do, this week, to make a positive difference in this area?
Tell someone interested in the arts what a great job their doing :))
How does the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies help prepare you for the future? How could the Academy serve you better?
By encouraging comprehensive thinking as opposed to straight out memorization of facts and by instilling in its students a feel for expression of self. A better academy would allow for more creative integratio
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Identify and research a particular claim made by the presenter that intrigues you.
Identify and research a problem raised in the presentation.
State a question raised by the presenter or implied by the presentation and research some answers.
Research opposing views to the presenter's philosophy or work.
State and research a question you'd like to ask the presenter.
If your talk took place over a year ago, research any new developments. This talk took place in June 2006. So...
QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTENT:
Who is the presenter? Why should we trust him/her?
Sir Ken Robinson has authored many books concerning education, was knighted for his contribution towards education, has a PhD, and in 1998 he chaired the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.
Identify the issue and describe its context. Why is it important? Why should we care?
Robinson discuses his opinions on today's educational system, one that undermines creativity rather than nurturing it. He believes that schools today fail to recognize the diverse talents of brilliant people. This is important because the knowledge we feed children for the future will dictate what will happen in the future.
What philosophy or worldview informs and supports the presenter?
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
?-->The capabilities the young mind posses; studies showing the imagination/possibilities young children have (?)
How does the issue connect to your education and experience?
A hierarchy exists in all educational systems. Math and science come first. The humanities follow and at the bottom are the arts. People end up giving up what the have passion for in exchange for careers and education in fields more benificial to the "future" - one that we are inevitably going to end up killing the way we choose what fundamental principles to pass on to the next generations.
What statistic, anecdote, and/or image do you find most compelling? Why?
- Mosquitos: the flourishing of others comes from the destruction of man - what really has our education come to?
- Picaso quote: ingenuity and vast capability of man; "all men are born artists"
- Royale Ballet Dancer: creativity - see things in a different light
What does this video make you wonder about?
This video makes me wonder what talent has been wasted because schools consentrate on less creative subjects.
How does the video inspire you? How does it make you think about your plans for the future?
This video keeps me open-minded. There are many kinds of smart and academics aren't the sole basis for intelligence.
How could the information from this video lead to making the world a better place?
When minds are clear and priorities are set straight, decisions and actions altogether become easier to accomplish. It could also make the world more diverse and we could find create dolutions to many problems we are facing.
What one thing could you do, this week, to make a positive difference in this area?
Tell someone interested in the arts what a great job their doing :))
How does the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies help prepare you for the future? How could the Academy serve you better?
By encouraging comprehensive thinking as opposed to straight out memorization of facts and by instilling in its students a feel for expression of self. A better academy would allow for more creative integratio
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:
Identify and research a particular claim made by the presenter that intrigues you.
Identify and research a problem raised in the presentation.
State a question raised by the presenter or implied by the presentation and research some answers.
Research opposing views to the presenter's philosophy or work.
State and research a question you'd like to ask the presenter.
If your talk took place over a year ago, research any new developments. This talk took place in June 2006. So...